With the starting rotation now set, only one real question remained when it comes to the Cubs’ Opening Day roster: Tommy La Stella or Matt Szczur? Speaking to the media Saturday, Joe Maddon may have let slip a clue as to which way he’s leaning.
FWIW as #Cubs shape roster, Maddon raved about Szczur during media session and indicated La Stella would report to minors if necessary.
— Patrick Mooney (@CSNMooney) March 25, 2017
Did you catch it?
As you may recall, Ken Rosenthal had reported that the Cubs were expected to keep Szczur despite trade rumors.